Next Pitti's Special Guest Designer Decided: DIESEL BLACK GOLD

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The Highly Anticipated Men's Collection Debuts at Pitti!

Special Guest Designer Announced: DIESEL BLACK GOLD

Held from January 7th to 10th, 2014, at the Fortezza da Basso in Florence, Italy, the 85th Pitti Immagine Uomo will feature a special guest designer: DIESEL BLACK GOLD.

Text by KAJII Makoto (OPENERS)

Men's Debut Collection to be Presented at Pitti Uomo!

Regarding the invitation for DIESEL BLACK GOLD, Raffaello Napoleone, CEO of Pitti Immagine, stated, "The arrival of Andreas Melbostad as Creative Director for DIESEL BLACK GOLD has quickly become a significant driving force in the women's fashion world. Upon hearing that he would also be taking charge of the men's line, I immediately anticipated the inherent consistency between these two collections and proposed that DIESEL BLACK GOLD present its debut collection at Pitti Uomo."

He continued, "We have admired Melbostad's talent for the past few years, and we are particularly intrigued to see what he will create on the Florence stage, especially with the upcoming Pitti Uomo theme being inspired by music."

Renzo Rosso, head of the Diesel Group, commented, "I strongly believe in the Italian fashion system and in the excellence and development of Italian fashion. Therefore, I am particularly pleased that Pitti has chosen DIESEL BLACK GOLD as the special event for this season. This is because Pitti is the ultimate stage for contemporary international fashion, and our contemporary line perfectly reflects its creative value."
Congratulations, Andreas! He will undoubtedly create a spectacular and impactful show that embodies the brand's DNA!"

Andreas Melbostad added, "I am deeply honored to present my first DIESEL BLACK GOLD men's collection at Pitti. I see this as a unique opportunity to showcase a unified new vision and our strong characteristics for this line. With my sensibility and hands, I will further emphasize the collection's core identity. I am grateful for the support of Renzo Rosso, who has given me trust and inspiration."

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Andreas Melbostad
Creative Director, DIESEL BLACK GOLD
Appointed Creative Director of the DIESEL BLACK GOLD women's line in October 2012. His first collection was unveiled with the 2013 Pre-Fall collection in December of the same year, followed by the RTW (Ready-to-wear) collection at New York Fashion Week in February 2013.
Since September 2013, Melbostad, based in New York, has served as the overall Creative Director for DIESEL BLACK GOLD, overseeing the creative direction for both the women's and men's lines.
Originally from Norway, Andreas Melbostad began his career as a designer at Nicole Farhi in London. In Paris, he contributed to collections for Guy Laroche and Yves Saint Laurent Rive Gauche under Alber Elbaz. He has since worked with numerous brands including Nina Ricci, Donna Karan, and Calvin Klein, and also served as Creative Director for Phi. Most recently, he has been consulting for various brands based in New York.
Melbostad's sophisticated and urban-style DIESEL BLACK GOLD collections have garnered significant acclaim, further solidifying the brand's DNA and presence in the realm of contemporary design.